In this reel of effects footage, you'll see how Industrial Light & Magic was able to create unforgettable characters and scenes from Episode II using a vast array of techniques.
In this 1979 interview, George Lucas talks about his views on editing as well as exploring specific editing techniques used in The Empire Strikes Back.
George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back on the making of The Empire Strikes Back in this in-depth retrospective from Lucasfilm created to help commemorate the 30th...
Legend Dennis Muren describes the techniques he used to create the motion of the Imperial walkers during the Battle of Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back.
Mon Mothma and Bail Organa discuss the formation of the Rebel Alliance. Padmé suggests that the Jedi be consulted in this matter, but the group decides to take action before involving the Jedi.
In this reel of effects footage you'll see examples of character and vehicle animation, digital face and head replacement, matte paintings, match-moving and set extensions, miniature environments, ...
Qui-Gon Jinn's escape from Darth Maul on Tatooine was not as easy in this first iteration, which has the duel continue aboard the fleeing Naboo starship.
This footage includes Rebel pilots who never made the final cut, plus additional action featuring the Millennium Falcon's support crew. Footage of General Madine as the Rebel leader was shot in cas...
Adrian Dunbar was cast as Bail Organa for this brief appearance in Episode I. After the role was cut, the role was recast in Episode II with Jimmy Smits as Bail.
Go behind the scenes – and into the costumes – in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. H...
In the script, Yoda makes contact with Qui-Gon Jinn from beyond the grave; Qui-Gon then teaches Yoda the secret of becoming one with the Force. This was cut early enough that Liam Neeson never reco...
This sequence nearly made it all the way to the finished edit of the film, as it was scored with music and features completed visual effects. It would have introduced Luke Skywalker very early in t...
From the final day of shooting to the international premiere of Episode III, the stars and the artists behind Star Wars comment on the conclusion of the saga.
From preproduction, principal photography and postproduction to the opening night of Episode I, this documentary gives an insider's look into how one of the most anticipated movies ever was created.
Design Director Doug Chiang provides a look at Star Wars conceptual drawings and models and reveals the lessons learned from George Lucas that helped him create some of cinema’s most lasting and ic...
Steve Gawley and Lorne Peterson discuss how they created miniscule and massive models that became classic pieces of the Star Wars universe, plus, how emerging technology altered the course of the M...
George Lucas, Ben Burtt and artists from Industrial Light & Magic discuss the important role previsualization played in creating unforgettable action sequences from Episode II.
Editor-Sound Designer Ben Burtt and team discuss how sound recordings, ADR, Foley recording and musical elements seamlessly come together in Episode II.
Listen to never-before-heard interviews with the cast and crew of Star Wars: A New Hope accompanied by rare, behind-the-scenes footage and pictures. Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and others reveal t...
During the Geonosian arena battle, a team of Jedi led by Ki-Adi-Mundi and Plo Koon attempt to deactivate the Droid Control Ship, only to discover that these droids have been upgraded. Cut amid this...
J.W. Rinzler and Laela French look at some of the most iconic wardrobe pieces in cinema history and share anecdotal fun facts about the costumes of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Han Solo and other fascin...
J.W. Rinzler and Monica Chin-Perez enter the Archives to view original work prints for the 35mm hologram of Princess Leia, an early version of the Death Star explosion, a recently discovered bloope...
Legendary sound mixers Ben Burtt and Matthew Wood meet at Skywalker Ranch to discuss how they came to work on the Star Wars films, share the surprising sounds that made the movies roar to life and ...
Jonathan Rinzler and Pablo Hildago, historians and writers for the Star Wars empire, reveal how iconic moments and stories from the Saga almost took very different paths - and discover original ide...
The fate of Lando's aide is never revealed in the finished movie, but this footage makes it clear that his role in freeing the Rebel prisoners did not go unnoticed.
As a test of Luke's Jedi reflexes, Yoda floats a silver bar before the young apprentice. Luke ignites his blade and cuts the bar into pieces, an effect never completed.
George Lucas explores the greater meaning behind the Force, describing in full detail the contrast between the light side and the dark side of the Force.
In the extended version of Lap Two of the podrace, watch salvage droids clean up a podracer wreck, Teetmo get hit in the face with a bug and Tusken Raiders shooting at Jawas.
Esteemed artist and matte painter Harrison Ellenshaw discusses the nearly lost art of matte painting – an element crucial to the look of Star Wars and so many other classic films – plus, he shares ...
While trying to locate the kidnapped Palpatine, Obi-Wan and Anakin find that Shaak Ti has been captured by General Grievous. After Grievous assassinates Shaak Ti, Obi-Wan and Anakin are forced to f...
Experience the heroic action and unforgettable adventures of Star Wars, the most iconic film series ever made – now available for the first time ever on stunning digital. Join the Jedi Knights, gua...
Experience the heroic action and unforgettable adventures of Star Wars, the most iconic film series ever made – now available for the first time ever on stunning digital. Join the Jedi Knights, gua...
Experience the heroic action and unforgettable adventures of Star Wars, the most iconic film series ever made – now available for the first time ever on stunning digital. Join the Jedi Knights, gua...
Experience the heroic action and unforgettable adventures of Star Wars, the most iconic film series ever made – now available for the first time ever on stunning digital. Join the Jedi Knights, gua...
For the first time ever on digital, discover the true power of the dark side in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi Knights lead a ...